Peru Famous 7 Wonders Expedition

From Lima to the Titicaca lake. In the hidden places of the Cusco Valley deep in the Andes without forgetting one of the most ancient wonders of the world – Machu Picchu.

Passing through the streets of San Blas in Cusco, to a community lost in time and in the Valley of Calca.

We will take you to the seven colors mountain but away from the beaten path, where no tourists go and locals live their daily lives and activities without interruptions.

The white city of Arequipa, Colca Canyon, and its Condors.

Without forgetting the amazing Nazca Lines.

Highlights

Daily-life and historical exploration of Lima
Nazca Lines
Arequipa
Colca Canyon
Titicaca Lake
Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas
An exclusive moment with a Quechua Family.
A private tour of the famous Machu Picchu
Exclusive train ride through the Urubamba Valley
Explore the beautiful Cusco City

What’s included

All transport from Lima.
All tours are PRIVATE
Private Photography Guide all the long / and local guides when needed
Flights Lima-Arequipa
Hotel rooms
Breakfasts everyday

Not included :

International Flights
Personal insurance
Dinners and a few lunches.

What to bring? :

All your photography equipment,
Clothes for the cold of Cusco. Raincoat in case of bad luck. Long and light clothes for the jungle treks.
Repellent
Good comfortable shoes to walk.
Sharp eyes and your smile.

Hotels

Together with our partners, we organize luxury accommodation throughout the entire expedition

Lima

Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu

Cusco

Mancora

Please check also our related blog article: 12 Best Luxury Hotels in Peru

Restaurants

Please check also our related blog article: 9 Best Restaurants in Lima

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Included

Accommodation

Entrance Fees

Guide

Local Flights

Lunch

Photo Assistance

Transport
Not Included

Extras

Insurance

Meals

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What you will see..

Tour Plan

DAY 1

When you finally reach Lima, our driver will pick you up at the airport. He will transfer you until your Hotel in Miraflores.

DAY 2

Lima Photo Day Tour.

DAY 3

Early in the morning we will drive to Pisco. From there you will take your flight over the Nazca Lines.

Flight to Arequipa from Lima.

DAY 4

Arequipa City Tour

DAY 5

Pick up from your Hotel in Arequipa between 07:45 - 08:00. We begin our trip to the one of the deepest Canyons of the world, taking the highway from Yura, bordering the snow-covered Chachani mountain towards Cañahuas Pampas. We stop for coca leaf tea at the Aguada Blanca National Park, the habitat of the beautiful South American cameloidaes, the vicuñas, alpacas, waris and llamas. At Tocra lake we will be able to appreciate a variety of migratory birds, sometimes flamencos. We will pass the crater of an extinct volcano (Chucura) and then stop at the famous volcanos panoramic viewpoint, at a high 4.800 meters above sea leavel. From here we will appreciate a great part of the western mountain range, where you can truly appreciate the Pre- Inca farming Terraces / platforms know as "andenerias". Approximately 13:30, Arrival to Chivay and stop for Lunch (not included).

At 15:00 our private transport will transfer to us towards the colorful town "pueblito" of Coporaque, from where we will initiate an walk of approximately 2 hours, to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and nature of this side of the valley; as well as a pre-Inca cemetery located in the skirts of a mountain. You will notice that this region was intensively populated by andean communities.

DAY 6

Early breakfast, we continue 06:30 in our private transport to the view- point called " Cruz del Cóndor " about 1.5 hour drive into this National Park where you have a very beautiful view of the Colca Canyon. This is also the place where you should be able to observe several flying condors, sometimes passing very close to you (up to a few meters). Just near this area your tour guide will show you the Pre-inca tombs hanging in the mountains. Plenty of time to spend in this natural region for pictures and gentle walking around the San Pedro cactus area.

Drive to Puno.

DAY 7

We will first visit to the famous Uros floating islands, built using the “Totora” reeds with long leaves that grow in the lake. After Uros, we will continue to Taquile island and have a Cultural activity on the island. Finally we will enjoy time for our lunch in a local restaurant.

OPTION: Adding one night in a family’s house on an Island.

• Please note that Puno and Titicaca lake is very touristic. It is hard not to feel it. And nearly impossible to us to sell you something unique.

DAY 8

Early morning bus ride to Cusco ( approx. 9hours ) Or train ride. Free afternoon in Cusco. Cusco Photo Day Tour

DAY 9

Cusco Photo Day Tour

DAY 10

We visit a local textile fabric where amazing andean people are open to portrait and documental photography. Later on, let's enjoy the amazing reflections on one of the most stunning lakes of the sacred valley, Lake Huaypo. We will finish with the last sun rays over the salt mines of Maras.

Night in the Sacred Valley

DAY 11

Train ride to Aguas Calientes. Private tour of the Machu Picchu ruins with your local guide during the afternoon.

DAY 12

Sunrise entrance to Machu Picchu. You will be on your own so you can go through the ruins at your pace.

Train to the Sacred Valley in the afternoon.

DAY 13

Community Tour One of our Photography guides will pick you up at your hotel at 7.30 am. And you will drive until Calca where you will be able to visit the most amazing market of the region. From there you will drive up to our Community. School Visit, and lunch in our host house. Amazing portrait opportunities.

After Lunch you will drive to Ankashmarca Ruins. And Back to your hotel in Cusco

DAY 14

Flight back to Lima or you can stay in Cusco for another day.

Tour Location

Discover Machu Picchu

More than 7,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is the most visited tourist destination in Peru. A symbol of the Incan Empire and built around 1450AD, Machu Picchu was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

10 Interesting Facts about Machu Picchu

10. In the Quechua Indian language, “Machu Picchu” means “Old Peak” or “Old Mountain.”

9. Machu Picchu is made up of more than 150 buildings ranging from baths and houses to temples and sanctuaries.

8. The compound contains more than 100 separate flights of stairs. Most of the individual staircases were carved from one slab of stone.

7. Although many of the stones that were used to build the city were more than 50 pounds, it is believed that no wheels were used to transport these rocks up the mountain. Rather, it is thought that hundreds of men pushed the heavy rocks up the steep mountain side.

6. Many different theories exist about Machu Picchu’s purpose—a royal estate and a secret ceremonial center among them.

5. The Incas were some of the best masons in the world. The structures were so well built with a technique called ashlar (stones that are cut to fit together without mortar) that not even a knife blade can fit in between stones.

4. Machu Picchu was only known locally until Yale Professor Hiram Bingham re-discovered the site in 1911. His book, The Lost City of the Incas, was based on his findings.

3. A long-standing dispute between Peru and Yale University has existed over the artifacts collected by Bingham during his exploration of the site. Yale maintains that they own the items while Peru insists they were given on loan.

2. Machu Picchu was an astronomical observatory, and its sacred Intihuatana stone accurately indicates the two equinoxes. Twice a year, the sun sits directly over the stone creating no shadow.

1. Unfortunately, most cities built by the Inca civilization were destroyed by the Spanish conquest. Machu Picchu was in a hidden location—invisible from below—and not found, making it one of the most well-preserved Inca cities and an archeological gem.